Tony: Inside the Life of an NBA Equipment Manager

A behind the scenes look at one of the true unsung heroes of the Houston Rockets for the past 29 years, this mini-doc details the important role of the NBA Equipment Manager.
Directed by Karen Morey
Edited by Karen Morey
Sound Design by Elyza Veta
Sloan Conference Camera/Audio Team: Shawn Wootten & Scott Beer
Starring Anthony "Tony" Nila, Metta World Peace, Shane Battier, Matt Bullard, and P.J. Tucker
Special Thanks to Matt Tape, Ross Hockrow, Matthew Kelly, Tara Russo, and David Thomas

[@Studmaster41]

That’s my uncle, he’s definitely a GOAT and one of the hardest workin people I know

[@josephiking27]

Really cool being able to see what goes on inside the Rockets outside of the games!

[@genesect7273]

Nice to see what is going on behind the scenes. Great video. Go Rockets! Greetings from Germany

[@NikiNila777]

Great Video!! Awesome Job!! Tony is the Man!! Congrats!!

[@colemckinstry1010]

Appreciate you Tony!

[@clintontylerjr7668]

THR BEST IN THE BUSINESS 🙌🏾🙌🏾🚀🚀

[@onedown9936]

just imagine working for your favorite NBA team

[@scootahscoot9389]

Representing Elsik

[@laureandodi28anni66]

He has the GOAT beard🔥🔥🔥

[@KingOfYourMouth]

Man this would be a dream job for me.

[@Akash-lg7fs]

This is my dream job

[@laureandodi28anni66]

Directed by Karen Morey👀

[@m626m]

How many assistants does he have? This video makes it look like he does everything by himself.

[@seen48]

Remarkable how disorganized the players lockers were. His staff doesn’t travel with him?

[@YEAHDATP]

THATS MY DREAM BRUH WORKING FOR THA NBA

[@christianhalsey4471]

Did you need to go to college for this? How did you get this job?

[@tremonokay7982]

How do you become a equipment manger?

[@Risktakerr-slime]

I’m actually trying to be a nba gm so wish me luck

[@natalieperez2341]

I am dedicated to being a ball girl for the rockets. Hopefully I will work with him one day

[@furkanben5124]

12$ part time fulltime 15$ hour